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. .December . . . . . . . . . . 6, . . .2017 ................................................................................................................. Weekly Publication
Remembering Hearts Forever to Honor Loved Ones with Candle Lighting
BY MELANIE WADE • news@mypulsenews.com
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etting go of a child is never easy, and for those who have had to j oin the unfortunate ranks of parents who have lost their’s, they will say that no one truly understands the pain unless they, too, have lost a child. A healthy part of the grieving and healing process is to talk about that loss, about the pain, with someone who “gets it”, someone who understands. In Polk County, there is one group that focuses on the understanding of what another feels after the loss of a child or grandchild – R emembering Hearts Forever ( R HF) . CONTINUED ON PAGE 21
Make Plans for Breakfast with Santa B
reakfast with Santa is becoming a Polk County tradition thanks to the R otary Club of Mena/ Polk County. During the event, children are treated to a magical breakfast with Santa Claus at local restaurant, Papa’s Mexican Café . The event marks a great memory-making occasion for not only the children, but their parents and grandparents as well. This year’s traditional breakfast will be held on Saturday, December 9th from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. On the menu, you’ll find pancakes with sausage or bacon, plus orange uice, milk or chocolate milk, and coffee, and a visit with Santa. The cost is $ 6 .0 0 per child, $ 8 .0 0 per adult. Though not required, reservations can be made by calling Papa’s at 379-394-6 5 21 by Friday, December 8 , 20 17.
MRHS Auxiliary Encourages all to Attend Annual Breakfast T
he Mena R egional Auxiliary invites the community to attend the annual Auxiliary Christmas Breakfast on Thursday, December 7 from 7:0 0 a.m. to 10 :0 0 a.m. in the Mena Regional cafeteria. All donations will benefit the Auxiliary Scholarship Program and needs of the hospital. In 20 17 alone, the Auxiliary awarded $ 10 ,0 0 0 in scholarships. Everyone is asked to come out and support the Auxiliary’s efforts to give back to the community. Local celebrities will be serving scrambled eggs, biscuits, white and chocolate gravy, sausage links, bacon, and sweet breads. Meals are by donation and are available as carry out, or you may dine in the cafeteria.
Honor Phillip Speer with Holiday Blood Drive A
rkansas Blood Institute is inviting the Mena community to share the priceless gift of saving lives this holiday season and honor Phillip Speer. Phillip was an advocate for blood donations in the Mena area since 20 10 by coordinating multiple blood drives before his passing in 20 17. He was directly responsible for setting up 8 blood drives that produced over 30 0 donors, resulting in almost 40 0 life-saving products. Phillip partnered with the Mena High School Band, Boys Scouts of America, Polk County Courthouse Heroes R elay for Life Team, 4H Club, R otary Club and CASA. He made a double impact because ampbell Global made financial contributions to these groups when they recruited donors to the blood drives that Phillip coordinated. Arkansas Blood Institute will hold the Phillip Speer Memorial Blood Drive at the First Baptist Church located at 8 11 Port Arthur in Mena on Tuesday, December 12 from 1 to 6 p.m. Each blood donor will receive a free, limited edition, long-sleeved holiday-themed t-shirt. “The gift of blood donation is one that offers hope, healing, and comfort to local patients and their loved ones,” said Jo hn Armitage, M.D., president and CEO of Arkansas Blood Institute. “The costj ust one hour of your time- is certainly less than other gifts most of us will give this season. But there’s nothing that has a greater impact.”
Ouachita Regional Hospice
invites you to an
OPEN HOUSE and Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Food and beverages will be available!
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Tuesday, December 12 from 10am - 2pm 602 DeQueen Street • Mena, AR
Come help us celebrate our new location with laughter and good cheer!